Tensions Escalate as Israeli Strikes Hit Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley resulted in the death of 10 people and injured 24, including children. The strikes were aimed at Hezbollah, as tensions rise following previous conflicts. Israel's actions are part of a broader pattern of targeting Hezbollah amid regional unrest involving Iran and Hamas.

Israeli airstrikes have left at least 10 dead and 24 injured, including three children, in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. Two additional fatalities occurred from a strike on a Palestinian refugee camp earlier in the day, as Israel targeted Hezbollah command centers in the region.

Local television broadcasted images of the aftermath, revealing an apartment complex reduced to rubble. Rescue teams were actively searching for survivors amid the chaos. The Israeli military confirmed that targets included a Hamas command center within the Palestinian Ein el-Hilweh camp, leading to the death of two Hamas members.

This surge in violence follows the October 2023 conflict initiated by a Hamas-led assault on Israel, prompting reciprocal aggression. The death toll from these latest strikes highlights rising tensions, particularly as U.S. threats loom against Iran, a major backer of Hezbollah and Hamas. The prospect of further regional conflict remains a looming concern for Lebanon.

(With inputs from agencies.)